An elderly woman who went missing near Dorchester has been found.

As previously reported, Ros St Claire, 79, was reported missing on Tuesday, November 5.

She was last been seen in Church Road in Maiden Newton at around 2.10pm.

Following searches by officers, she has now been found.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "Officers are pleased to confirm that Ros St Claire, who went missing from near Dorchester, has been found.

"Ros was reported missing having last been seen in the Maiden Newton area on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 5.

"Following searches by officers, she has now been found.

"We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal."